Aqeeqah

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Nasihah (Advice): The correct way of advising others:

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbaas (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Educate people and use words that will motivate them to do good and do not say things that will break their courage. And when you become angry, remain silent” (Musnad Ahmed, Hadith #: 2136)

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Question and Answer:

Q. Slm I would like to find out if ones make Aqeeqah for a new born. Eg 2 sheep or lamb for a new born baby boy. What happens to the meat. How must this be distributed can the parents and grandparents partake in eating this meat?

(There may be grammatical and spelling errors in the above question. Questions are published as received)

A. It is permissible for everyone to partake of the Aqeeqah meat. The child’s parents, family, neighbours and friends may all partake, or it may be distributed. The meat of Aqeeqah cannot be sold.

And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed